A experiência do trabalho com grupos de adolescentes privados de liberdade em uma instituição socioeducativa

Abstract

This study reports an experiment with groups of adolescents deprived of liberty, in a Socio-Educational Center, in order to observe the effects of group participation during the meetings. Are first discussed the concept of operative group, and how these incarcerated adolescents behaved group. The appreciation of these subjects was made possible by the provision of the word, which led to the coordinators, differentiated listening to other areas of the institution. During the study, it was realized that the group was a central space for the identification of risk factors and allowing the reflection of the vulnerability. This experience has also raised the adolescents reflect on the life of each accountability for their choices, their possible consequences for these for life. It was also possible to develop critical judgment, self-esteem, creativity, life projects and links with other teens.